extra sharp cheddar
Mature tangy cheese
Extra sharp cheddar is cheddar cheese that has been aged longer than sharp cheddar—typically two years or more.
The extended aging produces a more intense, tangy flavor and a drier, sometimes crumbly texture.
The sharpness refers to taste rather than anything physical: I prefer extra sharp cheddar for mac and cheese.
- agedAdvanced in years
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- cheeseFermented milk solid
- grilled cheeseFried sandwich with melted filling
- mac and cheesePasta in melted cheddar
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Lightly aged dairy block
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Curds before maturation
cheese curds · queso blanco · fresh mozzarella · paneer · mascarpone
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